Discovery Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Discovery Indian Cuisine 18 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 17 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Harbor restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee test dish machine, walk to front of house, look in drawers and return to the kitchen and put gloves on with no handwashing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink to sanitize. Person in charge stated that they preferred to set it up later in the morning. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and dish storage area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink near the dish storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training with missing information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen above reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and dish storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on the handles to the sinks. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the kitchen near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed the paint on the floors removed in some areas of the kitchen cook and prep area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all throughout the kitchen in the cooking and preparation area. **Warning**
36-27-5
39
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Explained big 6 foodborne illnesses to operator. Provided operator form HR 5030-100 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: There is no person in charge at this time. Employees state manager is not here. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 cooks preparing food, 1 server handling food. No employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers soiled with debris. Outside of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only has alcohol license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Operator is not in possession of food license. Only alcohol license is displayed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line and prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor of dry storage in kitchen. Cans of tomato puree stored on floor in cleaning supply closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen and back storage area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No copy of prior inspection at site. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink missing near ware washing washing area. Operator informed me that sink fell off wall prior to visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall in kitchen soiled and with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched box of raw chicken, did not remove gloves and wash hands before touching other product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Employee touched box of raw chicken and then put on gloves without washing hands to begin food prep. **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Explained big 6 foodborne illnesses to operator. Provided operator form HR 5030-100 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available on premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 cooks preparing food, 1 server handling food. No employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers soiled with debris. Outside of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only has alcohol license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of cutting board on cook line. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board operator removed and sanitized cutting board. Employee phone, keys on shelf above prep station in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen not wearing any hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line and prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor of dry storage in kitchen. Cans of tomato puree stored on floor in cleaning supply closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen and back storage area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator with form choking poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sinks in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers with old labels in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink missing near ware washing washing area. Operator informed me that sink fell off wall prior to visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall in kitchen soiled and with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to hand wash sink and on top of dish machine. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth I use on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloths.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
18
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 9 major violations. 27 minor violations.
View 43 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. No soap at hand wash sinks in kitchen **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched box of raw chicken, did not remove gloves and wash hands before touching other product. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Vaseline stored on top of microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce 49 degrees, mint sauce 61F, milk 60F, raw chicken 64F, tamarind sauce 61F, cheese 61F, tomato, purée 60F, yogurt 61F, Manchurian sauce 62F, Somosas 62F All food held in refrigerator overnight, no temperature monitoring. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tomato sauce 49 degrees, mint sauce 61F, milk 60F, raw chicken 64F, tamarind sauce 61F, cheese 61F, tomato, purée 60F, yogurt 61F, Manchurian sauce 62F, Somosas 62F All food held in refrigerator overnight, no temperature monitoring. rice 92F Held over night in rice cooker no temperature monitoring. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat in reach in reach in coolers on cook line. Notified operator of proper procedure. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice, Held over night at 92 degrees in rice cooker. **Warning**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 cooks preparing food, 1 server handling food. No employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Explained big 6 foodborne illnesses to operator. Provided operator form HR 5030-100 **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks in kitchen used for storage of scrubby and oven mitts. Operator removed items from sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available on premises. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand wash sinks in establishment. Operator placed towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sinks in kitchen operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer stored on shelf in dining area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen and back storage area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor of dry storage in kitchen. Cans of tomato puree stored on floor in cleaning supply closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line and prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on near ware washing area not keeping temperature. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink has 2 wash areas. No sanitize area. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth I use on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloths.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to hand wash sink and on top of dish machine. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall in kitchen soiled and with debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink missing near ware washing washing area. Operator informed me that sink fell off wall prior to visit. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting equipment in warewashing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen not wearing any hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only has alcohol license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups not inverted in wait station. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers with old labels in ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sinks in kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers soiled with debris. Outside of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator with form choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board operator removed and sanitized cutting board. Employee phone, keys on shelf above prep station in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of cutting board on cook line. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
4
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Cooked Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Chicken curry 40f, 41f, Butter chicken sauce made on 6/12/2025 at 80f, in a 5 gallon pot in reach in cooler. Missed cooling window **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Sauce made from tomato and onion, ( Butter chicken )cooked last night, approximately 8 pm. 55 F . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Butter chicken sauce made on 6/12/2025 at 80f, in a 5 gallon pot in reach in cooler. Missed cooling window. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Sauce made from tomato and onion, ( Butter chicken sauce )cooked last night, approximately 8 pm. 55 F See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: No proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Cooked Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Chicken curry 40f, 41f, Butter chicken sauce made on 6/12/2025 at 80f, in a 5 gallon pot in reach in cooler. Missed cooling window **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Butter chicken sauce made on 6/12/2025 at 80f, in a 5 gallon pot in reach in cooler. Missed cooling window. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Cooked Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Curry chicken 48f, 47f, 50f, 49f, 45f, 47f, 51f, made on 6/9/2025 missed cooling window.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked cauliflower, cooked meats, various heated sauces .
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running water for thawed out lamb in sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spice containers.
14-01-5
47
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat, reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on prep table, employee removed soda. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils stored in standing water on cook line. Operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food being thawed on counter. Operator moved the thawing food to the reach in cooler. Food still frozen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
45
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken. Operator was able to determine the prep date of the lamb and chicken and dated accordingly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken. Operator was able to determine the prep date of the lamb and chicken and dated accordingly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding); chick peas (46F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Raw chicken 47F cold hold, raw chicken 46F cold hold, tomato sauce 46F cold hold. Foods being held in reach in cooler that is not properly holding temperature. Operator stated that he called for repair but the service has not yet been provided. Explained to the operator that foods can not be held in a cooler that is not working properly.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding); chick peas (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Raw chicken 47F cold hold, raw chicken 46F cold hold, tomato sauce 46F cold hold **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken. Operator was able to determine the prep date of the lamb and chicken and dated accordingly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding); chick peas (46F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding); chick peas (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings observed in rear of establishment in short hallway next to mop sink. 1 rodent dropping observed in dry storage under shelving. Operator disposed of droppings, swept and sanitized the area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken. Operator was able to determine the prep date of the lamb and chicken and dated accordingly. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food located in reach in cooler with food intended for restaurant not properly identified. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
33
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping was observed under the dish washer 1 rodent dropping was observed under the floor mixer 1 rodent dropping was found in the back hallway near the mop sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
86
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls heavily soiled in cook line, prep and storage areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Discovery Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Discovery Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Discovery Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Discovery Indian Cuisine.
How does Discovery Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Discovery Indian Cuisine most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Discovery Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Discovery Indian Cuisine have averaged around 17 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Discovery Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Discovery Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Discovery Indian Cuisine is inspected around five times per year on average.
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